News & Announcements
Literacy & Numeracy Resources for Kindergarten to Grade 3 Families
The Ministry of Education and Child Care has developed resources for families of kindergarten to Grade 3 students to help them better understand literacy and numeracy learning in school.
New Provincial Resource Helps Families Support Safe, Welcoming Schools
The Ministry of Education and Child Care has launched BC's Welcoming Schools, a new online resource that brings together information and tools to help students feel safe, connected and supported at school.
Minister's Statement on Returning to School
Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care, has issued the following statement about returning to learning in B.C.’s K-12 schools.
2026 School Trustee Election
On October 17, 2026 voters in BC will elect mayors, councilors, area directors, school trustees and others to fill four-year terms on municipal councils, regional district boards, school boards, and other public organizations.
Upcoming Events
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Public School Board Meeting
7:30 PM - 10:00 PMEvent DetailsBoard MeetingEveryone is welcome to attend either in-person or through the online live stream link that will be added here the Friday before the meeting. A recording of this meeting will be posted, usually within 24 hours from the meeting, on the district's YouTube channel.
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Information Session: 2027 Japan Student Trip
6:00 PM - 7:00 PMEvent DetailsInformation Session: 2027 Japan Student Trip 425 Pinecrest Rd, Campbell River, BC V9W 3P2, Canada 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMGeneral, Parent EventSecondary students and families are invited to learn more about an exciting opportunity to travel to Japan in May 2027 with other students from across School District 72.
The trip will include visits to Sapporo, Ishikari, Hiroshima and Miyajima Island, offering students the chance to experience Japanese culture, history and daily life.
Families are encouraged to attend the information session on September 21 starting at 6 p.m. in the school board office conference room (425 Pinecrest Road, Campbell River) to learn about the itinerary, costs, travel arrangements and the educational benefits of participating in the trip.
For more information contact Nancy Hwang or Carrie La Pierre.
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Truth & Reconciliation Day - Schools Closed
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School Board Trustee Candidates Debate
7:00 PM - 7:30 PMEvent DetailsSchool Board Trustee Candidates Debate 1220 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC V9W 2C8, Canada 7:00 PM - 7:30 PMCommunity EventThe Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce, Campbell River Mirror and the Tidemark Theatre Society are co-hosting the trustee candidates debate for those running for a seat on the School District 72 Board of Education. Seating is on a first come first serve basis or you can watch the live stream on the Tidemark Theatre website.
The public are invited to send their questions to exdir@campbellriverchamber.ca.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. - debates will run from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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Public School Board Meeting
7:30 PM - 8:00 PMEvent DetailsBoard MeetingEveryone is welcome to attend either in-person or through the online live stream link that will be added here the Friday before the meeting. A recording of this meeting will be posted, usually within 24 hours from the meeting, on the district's YouTube channel.
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Thanksgiving Day - Schools Closed
All DayEvent DetailsThanksgiving Day - Schools Closed All DayHolidays & School Closures
Campbell River Strategic Plan 2024-2028
Continuous improvement and student success is at the heart of all that we do. Our commitment to equity and three strategic priorities – honouring Indigenous world views and perspectives, student-centered learning environments, and evolving for tomorrow – contributes to our central purpose of student achievement. The strategic plan guides every aspect of the district.
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